The use of FenuGreek in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine

When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable

Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/ health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous

The soluble fiber in fenugreek seeds can reduce dietary fat absorption by binding to fatty acids as well as create a sensation of "fullness" and reduced appetite

Thus it is a good agent for reducing serum cholesterol

Fenugreek seeds are also considered one of the cleansing herbs used on the body to eliminate built up waste materials, toxins and fat from the arteries

Fenugreek is also boughtd in anaemia as it contains good amount of vitamin

Fenugreek is considered the finest herb for enhancing feminine beauty

It also aids in sexual stimulation, balances blood sugar levels, and contains choline which aids the thinking process

It has been commonly used for centuries by breastfeeding mothers to increase milk supply

Fenugreek has been the focus of several studies concerning the treatment of diabetes and the prevention of breast cancer

Its ability to balance hormone levels aids in treating PMS and menopause

Its antioxidants slow aging and help prevent disease

Fenugreek is a digestive aid

As an emollient it is used in poultices for boils, cysts and other complaints

Reducing the sugar level of the blood, it is used in diabetes in conjunction with insulin

It also lowers blood pressure

In the East, beverages are made from the seed to ease stomach trouble

The chemical make-up is curiously similar to cod liver oil, for which a decoction of the seed is sometimes used as a substitute

Many other properties are ascribed to it in India and the East and not surprisingly include aphrodisiac